Duration of one-lung ventilation as a risk factor for postoperative pulmonary complications after McKeown esophagectomy.

CONCLUSION: Long duration of OLV appears to be an important risk factor for postoperative pulmonary complications after McKeown esophagectomy. OLV <150 minutes appears to be the better approach for thoracic surgery. Lung protective measures should be taken when prolonged OLV is anticipated. PMID: 31964281 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31964281?dopt=Abstract

Source: Tumori - January 24, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Tumori Source Type: research